There are many ways to teach new skills. One way is to create video models for autism of a skill or activity sequence. Research has demonstrated that video models are an effective way to teach individuals with autism a variety of new skills. Research also tells us ways to make our video models more effective. What does […]

Video modeling is an instructional technique where a video is used to demonstrate a particular skill or activity. Video modeling has been effectively used with individuals who have autism. The following list is a brief summary of skills researchers have taught individuals with autism using video models. Video Models can be effectively used to: increase conversational […]

Both accommodations and modifications help individuals who are struggling in school to gain access to curriculum. In a formal school setting, documentation of a disability and special education paperwork may be required before allowing accommodations or modifications. In a homeschool setting, parents are able to give children what they need regardless of diagnosis. Accommodations: In an […]

Calculators are used to make math calculations easier to solve. In a public school setting, a calculator accommodation may only be allowed with documentation of a disability and special education paperwork. A homeschool parent teaching elementary level math may wonder: When do I teach calculator skills? When should I let the child use a calculator? […]

People in the community can make the lives of families who live with autism more stressful and difficult. Judgement and comments about our parenting really do not help. At the same time, learning more ways to support autism families can increase acceptance and make our lives easier. I worked with children who had autism professionally […]

Flour-based bread may not be healthy for every one. A food allergy or intolerance can make a person ill. This allergen free rice bread recipe avoids the major foods that can cause a reaction. It is free of milk, wheat, oat, egg, soy, and nuts. One of my children was diagnosed with food allergies. He outgrew […]

Children who have autism are challenged by difficulties in social interactions, speech and language impairments, atypical behaviors, and learning (Simpson & Zionts, 2000). Autism is often described as a spectrum disorder (ASD) as the severity of symptoms, age of onset, and associations with other disorders vary with each child (Lord & McGee, 2001). Regardless of […]

One of the key diagnostic criteria for autism includes deficits in social skills. Social skills are the set of unwritten rules we use to interact with other people using both our words and our bodies. Neuro-typical children acquire social skills through observation and interaction with other people in the home and community. Children with autism […]

A cow’s milk allergy is one of the most common food-based allergens in children, affecting 2 percent of youngsters under the age of 4. Finding an alternate source of protein and calcium is critical for optimal development. Soy milk may be a viable alternative for young children; however, commercial soy milk may not have adequate fat […]

Sensory Sensitivities Sensory sensitivities are common in children with autism; however, children without autism may also have a sensory processing disorder. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a condition where the sensory signals from the nervous system are not organized in a typical fashion. Someone with SPD may be over- or under- reactive to sounds, texture, taste, […]

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